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Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Folatieres 2023

Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Folatieres 2023

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White Peach, Hawthorn Blossom, and Crystalline Puligny Precision

The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" is a masterclass in elegance, purity, and mineral drive from one of Puligny’s most famous Premier Cru vineyards. Perched high on the slope near the Grand Crus, it opens with soaring aromas of white peach, lemon zest, fresh hazelnut, white floral blossoms, and crushed chalk. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, silky, and energetic, balancing concentrated white orchard fruit with vibrant, chiseled acidity and a long, saline-mineral finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied, Silky & Focused ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Chiseled & Mineral-Driven Drive ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with ~25% new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking

  • The Renowned Les Folatières Terroir: Situated high on the steep mid-slope in Puligny-Montrachet, "Les Folatières" sits on the same contour line as Chevalier-Montrachet. The shallow, gravelly limestone and clay soils enjoy excellent eastern sun exposure, producing Chardonnay famous for combining rich, expansive fruit texture with intense, crystalline minerality.
  • Masterful Drouhin Craftsmanship: Cultivated organically and biodynamically, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented slowly with native yeasts in French oak barrels (~25% new). Aged for 12 to 15 months, the wine showcases Maison Joseph Drouhin's signature style of purity, restraint, and terroir transparency.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed Premier Cru vines in Puligny-Montrachet.
  • A radiant 2023 release packed with white peach, citrus zest, hawthorn blossom, and crushed limestone minerality.
  • Crafted by Maison Joseph Drouhin, offering 10 to 15+ years of graceful cellar potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale golden-straw with brilliant greenish-yellow reflections.
  • Nose: Perfumed, pure, and mineral-driven. It opens with aromas of ripe white peach, lemon peel, and yellow apple, layered with hawthorn blossom, fresh hazelnut, and crushed chalk.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and beautifully silky. The entry brings a concentrated wave of orchard fruit sap that glides across a focused mid-palate, propelled by chiseled acidity into a long, saline-mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 11–13°C to allow its delicate floral aromatics and mineral texture to shine.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant helps open its complex layers if drinking young. Best enjoyed through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Seared sea scallops, butter-poached lobster, sole meunière, or roasted Bresse chicken.
  • Asian Pairing: Steamed grouper with ginger and scallions, braised abalone, butter-fried king prawns, or Hainanese chicken rice.

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